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Flour, sugar, etc. storage in drawers

9 years ago

Does anyone know where I can buy canisters with airtight lids that could be stored in deep drawers? I am planning a drawer for baking supplies and would like non-plastic containers such as glass or stainless steel. This is one example but I believe the lids, at least, are custom-made.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/qcci-baking-drawer-transitional-kitchen-boston-phvw-vp~1204139


Comments (11)

  • 9 years ago

    I purchased mine at the Container Store

  • 9 years ago

    I use an assortment of glass jars with clamp lids. They're cheap. get them anywhere.

    Example: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/fido-jars-with-clamp-lids/f33489

  • 9 years ago

    Oops, I missed the part where you said you didn't want plastic.

    My Mom used to used gallon pickle jars for sugar and flour.

    carladr thanked AnnKH
  • 9 years ago

    I use gallon pickle jars, which sit on my counter and on the shelves above. If stored in drawers, they'd need to be removed in order to get enough torque to open them. I spray-painted the metal tops to match my kitchen--not as elegant as some with matching glass tops, but they work well, and hold a 5# bag of flour or sugar, or a large box of oats.

    carladr thanked mama goose_gw zn6OH
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I think you will have a problem finding all on your checklist. If you want airtight containers that are also glass, they will be like what Fori linked, and will be tall, and would slide around in a drawer. I think you will have trouble finding stainless steel other than what you have linked that is custom that will be the right size and shape to be used in a drawer. Actually your linked photo, while looking cool, looks to be an invitation hello! for bugs and weevils, since none of it seems airtight.

    You'll have to compromise on one of these: either the material (not glass or stainless), or the location (not drawer). So, if you want flour and sugar storage in your drawer, and also want it airtight, you have to compromise on the material. Or, don't compromise on the material and get large glass airtight containers, but they will need to be stored on a shelf or on the counter. Your wish list can't be fulfilled in its entirety.

    If you can compromise on material, I recommend BPA-free containers that are rectangular, airtight, and a shape that will fit in a drawer, and allow you to "dip-and-sweep" your flours or sugars. King Arthur Flour has a great selection, as does The Container Store.

    King Arthur Flour baking storage items

    carladr thanked M Miller
  • 9 years ago

    That Houzz photo looks very cool, but I'm not sure about using it in real life. Would you be OK measuring your flour and sugar right there in the drawer (I frequently get those two items sort of spread out-oops)? Whatever you use has to be of a size that you can pull out of the drawer at least to wash periodically even if you regularly measure in place. You have to able to lift them out without ripping off your fingernails or having the tops come off halfway up. If you look on Amazon for "stainless steel canisters," some like this come up. Maybe that would work?

    carladr thanked suzanne_sl
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Check out Glasslock USA. I believe they are sold on Amazon.

    One of my favorite pics of drawer storage for baking ingredients is an old one from a poster named Imrainey. These canisters are from Cambro, a restaurant supply company. They are not glass, but are BPA free:

    carladr thanked friedajune
  • 9 years ago

    If you choose the kind with clamp-on lids, make sure they are truly air tight. I had some years ago, and discovered by accident that they leaked. Put some water in them and make sure they seal.

    carladr thanked aok27502
  • 9 years ago

    I use the Sistema Klip-It storage containers, and have been happy with them. Sistema storage

    carladr thanked mabeldingeldine
  • 9 years ago

    Your inspiration photos looks to be using steam table pans from a restaurant supply. Not airtight, but a great system.


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